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LERO Volunteer Coordinator Location: Nottinghamshire Salary : £28,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time Closing date: 25th May 2026 Help build something that matters. We re looking for an energetic, organised and people-focused LERO Volunteer Coordinator to help grow an independent Lived Experience Recovery Organisation (LERO) in Nottinghamshire. This is a full-time role working 35 hours per week, based in Nottinghamshire with travel across the county. This is an exciting opportunity to support a movement shaped by people with lived experience of recovery, creating stronger communities, improving access to services, and driving positive change across drug and alcohol support services. You ll play a key role in helping the LERO become a sustainable, independent organisation within three years. What is LERO? LERO is rooted in its community and led by the voices of those with lived experience. Everything is built through co-design, collaboration and partnership. The LERO focuses on three key priorities: Peer Support building recovery communities through activities, events and mutual support Advocacy improving access to services and amplifying lived experience voices Quality helping improve accessibility and standards across services in Nottinghamshire What you ll be doing You ll lead on coordinating volunteers and supporting the Leadership Committee to thrive. Key responsibilities include: Recruiting, onboarding, training and supporting volunteers Coordinating the Leadership Committee and Community Engagement Worker Helping shape policies, structures and systems for the organisation Building strong relationships with partners, commissioners and stakeholders Monitoring performance, reporting progress and meeting KPIs Overseeing compliance including GDPR, DBS and safer recruitment processes Coordinating training opportunities, including recognised qualifications Promoting the LERO across meetings, events and networks What we re looking for Passionate about recovery, inclusion and community empowerment Experienced in volunteer coordination, community development or similar roles A confident relationship-builder with excellent communication skills Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities Comfortable working independently while supporting others to lead Motivated by creating long-term social impact This is more than a job, it s a chance to help create a lasting, community-led organisation that changes lives across Nottinghamshire. About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - Flexible working Training and development opportunities Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Recovery Coordinator - North Yorkshire Horizons Location: Community based across the Harrogate district, office is at Bridge House, 1-2 Station Bridge, Harrogate Working Hours: 37 hours per week Salary: 25,877.80 - 32,090 per annum About North Yorkshire Horizons: North Yorkshire Horizons is a service made up of several key partners including Waythrough, enabling the development of a peer led, recovery community. Providing a safe environment in which people can develop the life skills, and confidence to achieve and maintain recovery and abstinence from their substance misuse, successfully re-integrate into society, and become active, contributing citizens. About the role: We have an exciting opportunity to join our North Yorkshire Horizons service in Harrogate, as a Recovery Coordinator. The service offers individualised support packages for people who are experiencing problematic drug and alcohol use. Key responsibilities will include: Manage a caseload by creating, implementing, and reviewing ongoing recovery and treatment plans. Facilitate and promote the progression of individuals from initial engagement into structured treatment. Support clients in various different treatment stages, from initial assessment to exiting treatment, accessing sustained recovery and aftercare. Contribute to reducing substance-related harm to individuals and the wider community. Collaborate closely with key partners and colleagues across the street to support partnerships to achieve the best health and wellbeing outcomes for individuals. About you Experience of managing a casload. Knowledge and/or experience of substance misuse. Experience supporting vulnerable people, whose lives have been affected by alcohol and/or drug use. A relevant qualification in Health and Social Care. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is not essential but preferred.